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Fewer Donors Are Giving to Nonprofits — And Trust May Not Be the Problem

Nonprofits are widely trusted — so why are fewer people giving? New insights suggest the issue isn’t confidence, but connection. Leaders must rethink how organizations engage donor...

The $22 million mystery: Why a secret donor handed a small Canadian hospital the gift of a lifetime

A remarkable $22 million donation to Yarmouth Hospital Foundation in Nova Scotia has transformed local healthcare. The anonymous donor's gift, intended for perpetual funding throu...

Be your donor: You might be shocked

What’s it like to be a donor to your organization? You might be surprised. What you believe is happening could be a long way from what’s actually happening. Try doing some of these...

Donations to colleges hold steady amid higher ed disruption

The growth reflects the “continued trust that donors place in educational institutions,” the Council for Advancement and Support of Education said.

Is Trust-Based Philanthropy the Answer?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to grant-making.

Why Donor Stewardship Is a Revenue Strategy

Most nonprofits misdiagnose why donors leave. The real problem isn't a generosity deficit — it's a stewardship deficit. Here's what a donor stewardship strategy actually requires,...

How to Make Your Impact Report More Effective — and Build Donor Trust

Most nonprofits produce impact reports — but few say they work. New research reveals why, and what separates reports that build donor trust from those that fall flat.

The Spiritual Side of Relationship Fundraising Every Fundraiser Should Understand

Fundraising has very little to do with money — at least that's the argument here. From $5 memo-line notes to six-figure wires, every gift represents a human being letting go of som...

Donors Using Donor-Advised Funds Volunteer More, Give More Frequently, Data Shows

Donors who use donor-advised funds give more, volunteer more frequently, and take a more strategic, values-driven approach to philanthropy, new data shows.

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The Non-Cash Assets Your Donors Don’t Know They Can Give to Nonprofits

Less than 5% of U.S. wealth is held in cash — yet cash makes up roughly 85% of all charitable gifts. Here's how fundraisers can close that gap by asking for what donors actually ha...

Why Donor Storytelling With Real Faces Works Better Than Stats

Donors say they want data, but empathy is what drives them to move from passive support to active involvement. Here’s why donors respond to faces and real stories, why “personalize...

Why You Need to Know about the Donor Hierarchy of Needs

In a recent post I clairified why you must Make ‘Do Unto Others’ Your Nonprofit’s Golden Rule. Stop asking what your donors can do for you. Ask what you can do for your donors. Bec...

Kolkata Foundation Gives Rs 2.5 Cr To TTD’s SV Pranadanam Trust

The TTD Chairman appreciated the donor’s generosity and said the funds will help provide quality medical services to poor patients.

Median Gift Up 20% as Donors Who Stay Give More Often and More Generously

Donor lifetime value has grown nearly 18% and median gifts are up 20%, while recurring giving approaches 21% of revenue, new data shows. At the same time, first-to-second gift conv...

Why Authentic Connection Is the Key to Acquiring the Right Donors

Nonprofits are losing donors even as revenue grows, which puts new pressure on donor acquisition. Sector experts share how authentic connections can help you attract high‑value don...

How to raise funds in time of crisis

One of the hardest things for nonprofit organizations to do is admit they need donors. That’s too bad, because donors need to be needed. Here’s an excerpt from a letter I got recen...

Canadians donated $529 million online last year, but there’s a problem

Fewer small donors are sustaining growth, raising concentration concerns for non-profits

Family Foundations vs. Donor-Advised Funds: Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Philanthropic Legacy

For high-net-worth families, charitable giving is often more than a financial decision — it is a reflection of deeply held values and a cornerstone of family legacy. Two of the mos...

Recurring Donor Base Grew 31% Since 2023, New Data Reveals

Recurring donors are reshaping nonprofit fundraising, delivering stronger retention, longer relationships, and more lifetime value. New data highlights how a small group of committ...

[PODCAST] Trust & Revenue: Optimizing Nonprofit Donation Pages

Is your donation form costing you money? Danielle Rice from Fundraise Up explains how to treat your giving experience like a product, reducing donor friction and building long-term...

DonateStock Rebrands as GivingIQ, Expanding Options for Non-Cash Giving

DonateStock is now GivingIQ, expanding beyond stock gifts with integrated tools for DAFs, cryptocurrency, and qualified charitable distributions to help nonprofits unlock non-cash...

Which of your donors are feeling most generous right now?

A common belief in fundraising is that donors need to take a rest from giving for some time after they donate. Seems intuitively correct. It’s not correct. It’s one of the most des...